My dog was just diagnosed with cancer. What are his treatment options?

I am sorry Gizmo was diagnosed with cancer. The treatment will depend on: the type of cancer, the stage it is in, the size of the tumor and the location. It would be best to schedule a consultation with a veterinary oncologist to discuss any treatment options. You can find a specialist at the link below. http://vetcancersociety.org/pet-owners/find-a-vcs-member/

I'm so sorry to hear this. Whether or not to do chemotherapy/radiation is a personal choice. It is completely up to you. If you have the financial means to do so and the dog is in good health otherwise then I see no reason no to do so. If the dog is very ill and/or you do not have the finances then you may elect not to pursue this treatment. Again, it is a personal choice. I suggest you consult a veterinary oncologist to get more information on the specific type of cancer he has and what the prognosis is. Even with chemotherapy and radiation sometimes the survival rate is still very low. Answers to those questions are best done by an oncologist. I hope this helps. Best wishes.

Thanks for using Boop by Petco! Lymphoma is in fact a cancer. This is typically treated with chemotherapy. There are many chemotherapy options that can be considered such as a multi agent protocol called CHOP. There are other chemotherapeutic medications that can be considered depending on what your veterinarian has available. In general, chemotherapy is well-tolerated in dogs when done appropriately. If not able to proceed with chemotherapy, there are other options like prednisone therapy alone which in itself can help dogs with lymphoma though for a very short amount of time. The prognosis with chemotherapy varies and depends on the type of lymphoma he has (B-cell vs. T-cell) and the treatment chosen. The prognosis varies between 6 to 12 months with chemotherapy and about 2 months on just prednisone. Please feel free to request a consultation with me if you have more specific questions. Good luck!

It depends on whether or not it is a primary lung tumor metastatic disease. Ideally, you should take your pet to see a veterinary oncologist to discuss the best treatment plans(surgery vs. chemotherapy). Discuss referral with your veterinarian.

I'm so sorry that Abby has been diagnosed with cancer. Unfortunately, without knowing what kind of cancer she has, I can't recommend any specific treatments. I see that you are in Las Vegas, and I found a couple of veterinary oncologists in your area. I've included links to their websites so you can contact them to get an appointment with Abby to see if there are any alternative treatments for her. Good luck, I hope this helps! http://www.westflamingo.com/oncologycancer.html http://www.diah.com/advanced-care/veterinary-cancer-treatments.html

Unfortunately , without knowing what kind of cancer your dog may be suffering from exactly there is no way to give a prognosis nor describe treatment. Every cancer is different and treatments vary depending on the kind. Your vet will need to do a biopsy of the mass and send it in to a laboratory to determine whether it is malignant or benign and what type of cancer this is. He will then be able to discuss possible treatment options with you and will be able to give you a prognosis.

I am sorry to hear Saibis news. I strongly recommend you discuss this case with a veterinary oncologist (cancer specialist) as soon as possible in order to explore all potential options for treatment. A liver support supplement such as hills l/d or royal canin hepatic food plus zentonil may help support the remaining liver to function as well as possible in the meantime.

If you want additional treatments, I would recommend that you discuss referral with your vet to a veterinary oncologist. This question isn't an easy one to answer since it depends on the type, location, current health, potential for spread, etc.

This is likely to be caused by a lymphoma (but more details of it are needed to determine exactly what type of cancer is affecting her). Medical treatment is usually available for it (chemotherapy). I would recommend to discuss this type of treatment with your veterinarian.

I am so sorry to hear about Brandie's recent diagnosis. I can only imagine how distressing this must be for you. There are a number of options for how you can choose to proceed. Finding out a bit more about the mass would be a good place to start. Whilst X-rays can show us the presence of a mass, it is often very difficult to determine which organ is affected and what time of cancer it is. An abdominal ultrasound would help to determine not only which organ(s) is affected, but also allow a better evaluation of how big the mass is, and sometimes samples can be obtained that a pathologist can study and diagnose what type of cancer. Abdominal surgery can also be warranted, either after an ultrasound or immediately. Visualization of the abdominal organs allows the mass to be located, sometimes removed, and certainly permits samples to be taken. A large abdominal mass is usually associated with the liver or spleen, and could be any number of types of cancer. A common type is hemangiosarcom